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The Spencer
Smith House


Historic Kirkwood Landmark, Thoughtfully Reimagined


Presenting the Spencer Smith House, a designated Kirkwood Historical Landmark blending 19th-century Italianate architecture with thoughtfully integrated modern living.

Built circa 1853 and expanded in 2018, this distinguished two-story residence features cross gables, bracketed overhanging eaves, and a welcoming veranda. The home offers approximately 6,900 square feet of finished living space that preserves historic character while supporting contemporary living.

Architectural details include soaring 12-foot ceilings, a freestanding spiral staircase, curved walls, original niches, and a dining room bay window. Reproduced period millwork and rift- and quarter-sawn white oak flooring anchor the main level, while comprehensive updates to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems modernize the home behind the walls.

The reconfigured floor plan creates an open sequence between the foyer, living areas, and kitchen through expansive cased openings that maintain architectural continuity.

Upstairs, four bedrooms, remodeled bathrooms, and an added laundry provide comfort and flexibility.

A thoughtfully designed addition integrates with the original structure while remaining architecturally distinct. Highlights include a main-floor primary suite, 3.5-bay attached garage, second-floor recreation room with half-kitchen, expansive outdoor deck with hot tub, gas fire pit, grill and wet bar, and a wrap-around porch overlooking the grounds.

Located within walking distance of downtown Kirkwood’s shops and restaurants, the Spencer Smith House offers the opportunity to own a carefully restored historic residence in one of the area’s most established communities.


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Main House


Total Bedrooms

5

Bathrooms

6

Square Footage

6,891

Property

.740 ac

Year Built

1853

Expanded in

2018

Financial


Sales price

$4.2M


Location


Historic Charm, Walkable Kirkwood Location

Situated in one of Kirkwood’s most established residential areas, the home sits within walking distance of downtown Kirkwood’s shops, restaurants, and community amenities. The location places the property within the heart of one of St. Louis’ most sought-after historic communities.

Features List

What makes this property truly exceptional

  • 7.3± Acres of private waterfront property
  • 309± ft of Puget Sound shoreline
  • Gated entry with DKS Door King Intercom and Miracle-One Linear Gate Opener
  • Professionally installed and permitted tightline drainage system from roof to beach
  • Designed by David Vandervort Architects
  • Fire suppression system with 500-gallon tank
  • Standing seam metal roof with cool roof finish
  • Grafik Eye lighting and programmable thermostat system
  • Operable electronic roof window monitors
  • Fireplaces with propane starters indoors & out; 3 propane outlets on the patio
  • Solar system: Fronius IG4000 with SunWize Grid-Tie (2008)
  • 32' x 15' climate-controlled structure
  • Standing seam metal roof, roughhewn cedar exterior
  • Heated & cooled with mini-split; fully insulated
  • Covered outdoor storage and lighting.
  • 12' x 8' screened sleeping cabin with canvas panels
  • Covered porch facing Henderson Bay (12' x 5')
  • Powered; no plumbing
  • Queen bed platform + convertible bench/twin
  • In-ground 1,000-gallon propane tank
  • Dual Generac generators: 22KW for house, 10KW for barn
  • Two 80-gallon hot water tanks, one solar-preheated
  • Legrand Level 2 EV Charger behind barn
  • Rain Bird irrigation (landscape & garden zones)
  • Dual electric meters for house & solar generation
  • LEED-inspired design strategies, awarded LEED Gold in 2008
  • 4kW photovoltaic solar system (net metered)
  • Solar-thermal hot water system (Apricus evacuated tubes)
  • Radiant in-floor heating (8 zones)
  • High-efficiency condensing boiler (Triangle Tube Prestige Solo)
  • Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency lighting & ventilation
  • Extensive use of reclaimed and FSC-certified wood throughout
  • Tankless water heaters in guest suite & studio
  • Recycled-content insulation, paints, countertops, and concrete finishes
  • Native, drought-tolerant landscaping with high-efficiency irrigation
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